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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mount Everest—Chronicle and Reading List.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was the second solo attempt on Everest undertaken?
(a) 1951.
(b) 1947.
(c) 1942.
(d) 1949.

2. When Messner realized that he needed a sponsor in order to gain access to the mountains in China, what did Messner consider offering to his sponsor in exchange for the sponsor's commitment to help Messner?
(a) Book rights.
(b) Film rights.
(c) Money.
(d) Exclusive access.

3. Which two climbers were lost on Everest on June 8, 1924?
(a) Nema and Odell.
(b) Mallory and Nema.
(c) Irvine and Odell.
(d) Mallory and Irvine.

4. In what year did Messner and Oelz successfully scale Mount Everest?
(a) 1977.
(b) 1976.
(c) 1979.
(d) 1978.

5. In celebration of his 36th birthday, what mountain did Messner receive a permit to climb solo?
(a) Gezar.
(b) Lhotse.
(c) Parabat.
(d) Bonatti.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had a special camera with him on expeditions in 1922 and 1924?

2. For the Chinese assault on Mount Everest in 1975, how many Chinese and Tibetans were part of the expedition?

3. What does Ganpei mean?

4. In the Tibet chapter, how did Messner and Nena actually travel to their intended destination as they waited for the weather on Everest to clear?

5. As Messner began his descent, what disturbed him the most?

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